Target Can't Catch a Break!

CHICAGO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - In a challenge to corporations' newfound right to make unlimited campaign donations, U.S.-based retailer Target (TGT.N) found itself in the cross-hairs of a boycott effort fueled by anger at a Minnesota candidate strongly opposed to gay rights.

MoveOn.org, the Democratic political advocacy group, widened a petition drive on Tuesday it had begun last week to its five million members from Target's home state of Minnesota to drum up opposition to Target's recent $150,000 donation to a pro-business group, called MN Forward.

"Most Americans think corporations shouldn't be meddling in democracy, and Target is the test case for that," MoveOn.org spokeswoman Ilyse Hogue said, adding there had been a strong response with 200,000 members signed up so far.

So the Left Wing has painted a target on Target's back for being too far Right Wing? Big, bad Target, the Rupert Murdock of retailers, right?

It may be that those on the Left are suffering from short memories. I don't remember if it ever came to a formal boycott, but I remember a number of pro-life folks a few (?) years back who wanted to boycott Target's parent company for making contributions to pro-abortion organizations, (like Planned Parenthood, if memory serves me correctly.)

Another story notes that: In Minnesota, Target is known for donating to public school programs, food pantries and the annual Twin Cities Gay Pride Festival.

So, they make contributions to pro-abortion groups, they get flak from the Right. They make contributions to right of center politicians, they catch flak from the Left.

They support Gay Rights festivals and get no credit from either side.

Some days you just can't catch a break!

Cross posted at Left Coast Rebel